Improvements have been made on the islands in recent decades through the subsidisation of transport services, for example, but a number of people still travel to and from the islands in open boats, usually students travelling to the mainland to continue their education. The Minister has acknowledged this is dangerous and unfair and he has provided substantial resources in recent times to address that problem, which is to be welcomed. I am not a frequent visitor to the islands but, from what I know of islanders, they will appreciate the Minister's commitment.